Elegant homes and impressive yachts line the shore and the connecting sea walled canals of Tierra Verde. All of the homes are of modern style, while many include classical influences from European and early American architecture.

With scarcity of waterfront property, wealthy buyers began building big house on Tierra Verde in 1984 and chose to keep the community independent and unincorporated, as it remains today. While single family house prevail, this community, reputed to have one of the highest per capita income levels in Tampa Bay, also harbors condo, marinas, a championship golf course and a few small commercial centers.